Le Dune Sicily Hotel

Location.The Le Dune Sicily Hotel is located in Catania, Sicily, within two kilometres of the city centre and three kilometres from the airport. Catania train station is also two kilometres away. Hotel Features.A Mediterranean-style whitewashed building with bougainvillea creepers and palm tree groves, the Le Dune Sicily Hotel's veranda looks directly out at to sea. The warmly lit lobby is decorated with Grecian urn-style artefacts, and in addition to the palm-shaded swimming pool, there is a separate lawn area for al fresco dining.

The Le Dune Sicily Hotel's restaurant serves international and Sicilian specialities for breakfast and dinner. Both meals are included in the half-board package (drinks excluded). There is also a complimentary breakfast rate.

There are two conference rooms available for business meetings, both with wireless Internet access.

Le Dune Sicily offers tennis facilities and a shaded-sun terrace.

Guestrooms. The 57 air-conditioned guestrooms have balconies and rustic furniture with wrought-iron beds and tiled floors. Amenities include satellite television, wireless Internet access and minibars. Cots are available on request.

Expert Tip.Catania is famous for its elephant and obelisk statue called The Fontana dell'Elefante. It was constructed in 1736 by Giovan Battista Vaccarini, and is made of lava, which is appropriate given the fact that the city has been buried by lava seven times in recorded history.

Room Types:

Standard Double Use Single: One double or two twin beds. Mediterranean-style decor and modern furnishings. Balcony. Air conditioning, satellite television, wireless Internet access and minibar.

Triple Standard: One double and two twin beds. Mediterranean-style decor and modern furnishings. Balcony. Air conditioning, satellite television, wireless Internet access and minibar.

Driving Directions: From Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): Distance to Le Dune Sicily Hotel is three kilometres, approximately five minutes' drive.

Getting there. The hotel provides a shuttle service if arranged in advance (surcharge). Otherwise, the number 457 city bus departs every 20 minutes to central Catania. Tickets are available from a booth in front of the terminal building, and must be validated when boarding. Taxis cost around 15 EUR. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. An inexpensive rail network links Sicily's larger towns, including Palermo, Messina, Catania, Taormina, and Syracuse. Buses run throughout the towns and many of the smaller villages. A car is recommended for exploring the less touristy areas.